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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with a table and chairs and a couch
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    420 N Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22304
    STUDIO $1,255+
    1 BED $1,480+
  • A modern living room with a glass coffee table and a large window.
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    140 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
    STUDIO $1,285+
    1 BED $1,600+
    2 BEDS $1,843+
  • 115
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    Fully Equipped Kitchen at The Aspen, Virginia, 22305 Relax and get refreshed in your spacious bedroom at The Aspen, Alexandria, VA, 22305
    4.5
    Today

    3201 Landover Street, Alexandria, VA 22305
    Available
    STUDIO $1,391+
    1 BED $1,724+
    2 BEDS $1,956+
    Fully Equipped Kitchen at The Aspen, Virginia, 22305 Relax and get refreshed in your spacious bedroom at The Aspen, Alexandria, VA, 22305 Beautiful Swimming Pool at The Aspen, Alexandria Fitness Center at The Aspen, Virginia, 22305
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Feb 27, 2023

    So far so good.

    5/5 Fabio v. on Nov 13, 2020

    Ricky just came up and unclogged our dishwasher in about 5 minutes! Great work, friendly, and efficient as always.

  • a living room with a blue wall and a couch
    212
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    2722 Arlington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306
    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $1,715+
    3 BEDS $2,265+

Apartments Under $1,600

  • 120
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    A kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator at Riverside Apartments, Alexandria, Virginia A dining room with a table set for a meal at Riverside Apartments, Alexandria, Virginia
    4.5
    Today

    5860 Cameron Run Ter, Alexandria, VA 22303
    Available
    STUDIO $1,406+
    1 BED $1,618+
    2 BEDS $1,914+
    A kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator at Riverside Apartments, Alexandria, Virginia A dining room with a table set for a meal at Riverside Apartments, Alexandria, Virginia A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a lamp at Riverside Apartments, Alexandria, Virginia Swimming Pool at Riverside Apartments, Alexandria, VA, 22303
    Property reviews
    5/5 Issa on Jan 29, 2025

    "I’m really happy with my home at Riverside Apartments. The customer service is amazing—everyone is friendly and helpful. It took a little time to get approved due to the paperwork, but it was worth it. Overall, very satisfied with my experience!"

    5/5 Anonymous on Dec 16, 2024

    Johnny has been super! Made everything seamless even with atypical circumstances. I truley have no worries.

  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs and a fireplace
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    6060 Tower Ct, Alexandria, VA 22304
    STUDIO $1,425+
    1 BED $1,610+
    2 BEDS $2,030+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1204 S Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
    STUDIO $1,430+
    1 BED $1,692+
    2 BEDS $2,120+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a granite counter top.
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    101 N Ripley Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
    1 BED $1,440+
    2 BEDS $1,728+
    3 BEDS $2,453+
  • A living room with white furniture and a large window.
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    5 days ago

    4701 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
    STUDIO $1,452+
    1 BED $1,644+
    2 BEDS $1,809+
  • a living room with a dining room table and a couch
    147
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    5797 A Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
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    1 BED $1,475+
    2 BEDS $2,000+
  • a living room with a glass table and a blue accent wall
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    5510 Ascot Court, Alexandria, VA 22311
    1 BED $1,480+
    2 BEDS $1,700+
    3 BEDS $2,270+
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  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
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    5599 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
    STUDIO $1,503+
    1 BED $1,756+
    2 BEDS $2,314+
  • a living room and a dining room with a table
    41
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    4201 31St Street S., Arlington, VA 22206
    STUDIO $1,575+
    1 BED $1,940+
    2 BEDS $2,155+
  • a living room with a blue wall and a green couch
    168
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    1400 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,585+
    2 BEDS $1,620+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • 22
    Top Rated for Location
    Rent Specials
    Kitchen with classic appliances at Mason Hall in Alexandria, VA 22314 Apartment bedroom (virtually staged) at Mason Hall in Alexandria, VA 22314
    5.0
    Today

    1420 W. Abingdon Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314
    Available
    STUDIO $1,610+
    1 BED $1,915+
    2 BEDS $2,130+
    Kitchen with classic appliances at Mason Hall in Alexandria, VA 22314 Apartment bedroom (virtually staged) at Mason Hall in Alexandria, VA 22314 Apartment dining area (virtually staged) at Mason Hall in Alexandria, VA 22314 Entertainment and game room at Mason Hall in Alexandria, VA 22314
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Jul 30, 2024

    Everything is working perfectly! Location, parking, noise, administration

    5/5 Dillon on Aug 21, 2023

    This place was a blessing after our previous apartment. Everything is great!

  • 6116 Cumberland Avenue 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    6116 Cumberland Avenue, Springfield, VA 22150
    1 BED $1,619+
    2 BEDS $1,964+
  • A kitchen with a black fridge and wooden cabinets.
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    6116 Cumberland Avenue, Springfield, VA 22150
    1 BED $1,619+
    2 BEDS $1,964+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a blue ceiling
    69
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    5760 Dow Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
    1 BED $1,620+
    2 BEDS $2,212
    3 BEDS $2,416+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a television
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    6300 S. Kings Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
    1 BED $1,699+
    2 BEDS $1,825+
    3 BEDS $2,777+
  • a living room with furniture and a fireplace
    57
    Today

    3000 S Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22206
    1 BED $1,715+
    2 BEDS $2,200+
    3 BEDS $3,005+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    141
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    935 North Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22304
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    1 BED $1,730+
    2 BEDS $1,920+
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    73
    1 day ago

    7131 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
    1 BED $1,747+
    2 BEDS $2,206+
    3 BEDS $2,757+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • A living room with a grey sofa and a wooden coffee table.
    102
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    441 N Armistead Street, Alexandria, VA 22312
    1 BED $1,880+
    2 BEDS $1,820+
    3 BEDS $2,330+
  • A living room with a grey sofa and a coffee table.
    92
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    1800 26Th Street S, Arlington, VA 22206
    1 BED $1,940+
    2 BEDS $2,245+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a large window
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    2400 24Th Road South, Arlington, VA 22206
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,966+
    2 BEDS $2,827+
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Getting around in Alexandria, VA

20 /100
Car-Dependent
32 /100
Some Transit
32 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 20, Transit Score®: 32, Bike Score®: 32

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,255 and $5,004.

How many cheap rentals are available in Alexandria, VA on RentCafe?

There are 254 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Alexandria, VA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average Alexandria, VA cheap apartment size is 856 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Alexandria, VA?

Cheap apartments in Alexandria, VA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Alexandria, VA?

A cheap apartment in Alexandria, VA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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